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title: "STEP Design Innovation and Validation of TF Cable Prototype and S Coil Prototype"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0438f4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-02-09"
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# STEP Design Innovation and Validation of TF Cable Prototype and S Coil Prototype

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0438f4

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is planning a tender for research and development services in the field of STEP Design Innovation and Validation of TF Cable Prototype and S Coil Prototype. The procurement is classified under CPV code 73000000 for research and development services. Located in Culham, UK, the procurement process is at the planning stage, with a deadline for submission by 12:00 on 23rd February 2024. This opportunity is suitable for businesses involved in research, development, and manufacturing of high current density high temperature superconducting cables.

The procurement process is being carried out by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, a body governed by public law specialising in Fusion Research. The tender, with the reference ID T/CS018/24, aims to engage a partner for an innovation programme to enhance the manufacturing design of high-tech cables. Interested parties should engage with the UKAEA through their online portal by the future notice date of 30th March 2024. Businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those with expertise in superconducting cables, are encouraged to participate in this opportunity that aims to advance energy production technologies.

## Notice

The UKAEA Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) Confinement Systems team seeks a procurement partner to advance the manufacturing design of its high current density high temperature superconducting cable through an innovation programme structured into several phases. The contract will include hold points to assess satisfactory progress (both schedular and technical) within each phase, prior to proceeding to the next phase.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The UKAEA Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) Confinement Systems team seeks a procurement partner to advance the manufacturing design of its high current density high temperature superconducting cable through an innovation programme structured into several phases. The contract will include hold points to assess satisfactory progress (both schedular and technical) within each phase, prior to proceeding to the next phase. Additional information: Please submit your response via the EU supply messaging portal by 12:00 23rd February 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004483-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2024 at 15:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004483-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=78174&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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